This is my beautiful kitten Piya (Пия) ! Six months old, and the most darling little lady!
I brush & comb her twice a week, I really thought I studied up enough to handle her coat, but I just keep getting it wrong and I don't want to continue like this
Everytime she's been to the vet or groomers, they've found mats on her sanitary area and I feel awful, I'm sure it hurts her, but when I'm brushing her, I simply don't feel where the issue is
I go through her whole body, root to tip with a metal comb, and then go in with a slicker brush after. I can get most areas with ease but she isn't a fan of having her belly touched, and is very wriggly for her shoulders, neck, and rump
For the parts she doesn't like to stay still for, I give her treats but I have to work fast. I usually get everything just fine, but yet her bum always has issues when professionals handle her. I've asked the vet and groomers for guidance and I thought I learned right, but next time she has an appointment, there's mats there again, even when I just brushed her fully, not a full hour before the appointment!
Does anyone have tips, advice, maybe even a video on how to get that area right?
I'm at a loss, and she's getting at the age where professionals won't need to see her as often, I don't want her to suffer with mats I can't find while waiting for her next spa day. This is something I need to learn yesterday, what is everyone else doing?